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Douffas Family History

Douffas Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Douglas, Duffus, Doukas, Duff, Duffer, Duffy, Bouras, Dorfman, Duffin

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Where is the Douffas family from?

You can see how Douffas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douffas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Douffas family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Douffas's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Douffas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Douffas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Douffas ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Douffas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Douffas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douffas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Douffas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Douffas. For the veterans among your Douffas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Douffas lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2001, in the United States, Douffas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Douffas in 1948 was 42, and 69 in 2001.

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